Hebrews 7:24

but he, because he abideth for ever, hath his priesthood unchangeable.

Revised Version 1895

In The King James Version

But this man, because he continueth ever, hath an unchangeable priesthood.

In Context

23And they indeed have been made priests many in number, because that by death they are hindered from continuing:

25Wherefore also he is able to save to the uttermost them that draw near unto God through him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them.

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Cross References

1 Samuel 2:35And I will raise me up a faithful priest, that shall do according to that which is in mine heart and in my mind: and I will build him a sure house; and he shall walk before mine anointed for ever.

John 12:34The multitude therefore answered him, We have heard out of the law that the Christ abideth for ever: and how sayest thou, The Son of man must be lifted up? who is this Son of man?

Hebrews 7:8And here men that die receive tithes; but there one, of whom it is witnessed that he liveth.

Hebrews 13:8Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today, yea and for ever.

Matthew Henry on Hebrews 7:12-28

Melchisedec and Christ Compared. ( a. d. 62.) 11 If therefore perfection were by the Levitical priesthood, (for under it the people received the law,) what further need was there that another priest should rise after the order of Melchisedec, and not be called after the order of Aaron? 12 For the priesthood being changed, there is made of necessity a change also of the law. 13 For he of whom these things are spoken pertaineth to another tribe, of which no man gave attendance at the altar. 14 For it is evident that… Read the whole commentary →

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